Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Latrice Babin
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 250040
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Velp Scientific, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Velp Scientific, Inc. for oil and grease soxhlet extraction system and related items for Pollution Control Services for the period of June 26, 2026 - June 25, 2027, at a cost of $77,396 (250040), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Provide Harris County Pollution Control Services with an Oil and Grease Soxhlet Extraction System for
unattended, automated extraction, its installation and familiarization.
Expected Impact:
A system that will be used in the laboratory for the analysis of fats/oils/greases in environmental products
(soil, sludge and other non-aqueous matrices).
Alternative Options:
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Action Taken
06/26/2025
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